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Occupy L.A. mural at downtown's City Hall could be saved

December 1, 2011 | 4:35
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Times reporter Nicole Santa Cruz writes on the L.A. Now blog that city officials are working to determine what do with the large mural that served as a gathering spot for protesters during the Occupy L.A. demonstrations.

The mural, located in the center of City Hall park, was painted on a large plywood structure that was originally meant to protect a historic white marble fountain.

"The mayor's office recognizes that this has historical significance so we're working together to make sure that we come up with a good and appropriate solution," said Olga Garay-English, the executive director of the city's Department of Cultural Affairs.

She said that she received a call from the mayor's office Wednesday afternoon about the mural.

Police broke up the Occupy L.A. demonstration in downtown earlier this week after approximately two months of protest.